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Carolyn Messina

Instructor, Academic English Language Program (formerly ESL)
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"Being a graduate of Montclair State and Georgian Court universities brought me to Atlantic Cape Community College, enriching my life and bringing me joy of working with staff and students, which means everything to me."

How long have you been an employee at Atlantic Cape?

Since 2016.

What is your fondest Atlantic Cape memory?

Always being with students and the friendships I have gained.

Who helped you the most during your time at Atlantic Cape?

Professor Gwen McIntyre, Mr. Scott Griffin and Mrs. Karen McCormick.

What is the most rewarding part of your job?

I find it rewarding in keeping the students' best interests at heart and creating hope for their futures. I love watching their progress in speaking, critical thinking and sharing in class maintains connections among us all. Understanding that their life stories are the bridges that learning English provides them with the promise of life-long learning.

Did you take classes and/or earn a degree from Atlantic Cape?

I have taken a Conversational Spanish class here at Atlantic Cape.